Athlete Development Model

The objective on the Alberta (CCA) Athlete Development Model is to provide an outline of progressive development steps for club and provincial-level athletes. The model outlines the following items with suggested inclusion at various development levels or ages:

  1. camps program – regional and provincial to supplement Club-based programs
  2. regional and provincial-level competitions
  3. training and coaching support
  4. Alberta Team program(s)

The model is meant to compliment the Cross-Country Canada athlete development model Road-Map to a World Champion (http://www.cccski.com/main.asp?cmd=cat&ID=97&lan=0). The CCC Model outlines more specific training and teaching emphasis. It should be referred to as a key tool in development of any club athlete program.

The Alberta AD Model is designed to provide a guide to club coaches and clubs. It is meant to outline regional / provincial programs and events that will supplement club-based programs. It respects the critical role of Club and National programs and coaches in the ongoing support and development these athletes

CCA will attempt where necessary to support club development to provide for athletes.

Cross Country Alberta

Athlete Development Model – 2004 / 2005
Also available as a Microsoft Word Document

 

Development Level Target Age(s) Camps Program Target Competitions (primary – bolded) Target Training Support

AB Youth Racing

"Training to Train"

11 – 13 yrs.

(Mini-Midget / Midget)

 Regional Camps
  • Fall Dryland
  • On-Snow &/or Xmas
  • AWG Selection camp
Regional Races
AB Winter Games
AB Midget Champs
  • Min. Level 1 coach
13 – 14 / 15 yrs.

(Midget - Juvenile)

Provincial Camps

1. Summer Dryland Camp (August)

  • Long-term goal of North – South alternating or both

2. Early Snow – Lake Louise

** possible Spring Adventure Camp

 Regional Races

AB Cup Series

AB Winter Games

AB Provincials

  • Min. Level 2 coach
  • Working towards Year-round program

AB Junior Racing

"Training to Compete"

15 – 18 yrs.

(Juvenile – Jr. G/B)

 Provincial Camps

1. Oval Swift Camp (July)

  • educational camp

2. Summer Dryland Camp (August)

3. ** training camp**

4. CCA or Club Early Snow (Nov.) –

Lake Louise – CCA
Vernon – club camps

ΰ invitation for some Junior athletes to join AST testing camps as deemed by skill level and space availability

** athletes supported for camps as part of ADT

AB Cup Series

AB Provincials

Western Canadians

Junior Nationals – for athletes at level

** Canada Winter Games (every 4 years)

  • Min. Level 2 coach
  • Annual Training Plan
  • CCA to assist and support where L2 coaching not available;
  • coaching developm’nt or regional coach)
17/18 – 20 yrs.

(Jr. Women / Men)

1. Oval Swift Camp (July)
  • ** educational camp **

    • 2. CCA or Club Early Snow (Nov.) –

    • Lake Louise – CCA
      Vernon – club camps

    AST Camps

    • selected AST & invited athletes

    1. Testing Camps – May/June, August, October
    2. Summer Glacier (August)

  • Haig Glacier for Jr W/M
    		• AB Cup Series /Provincials

    Western Canadians

    Junior Nationals and World Junior Trials

    ** Canada Winter Games (every 4 years)

    • Min. Level 3 coach
    • Annual Training Plan
    • CCA to assist and support where L3 coaching not available;

    ΰ coaching developm’nt or regional coach)

    Cross Country Alberta

    Athlete Development Model – 2004 / 2005

    Development Level

    "Team"

    Program

    		 Selection Criteria Team Size CCA Support **




    Level 4

     

    AB Youth Racing

    "Training to Train"



     

    Level 3

    AWG Target Group

    (Zone Teams)

    		1. Attend AB Winter Games or Midget Championships

    N/A

    		 1. Regional Camp program-
     
    • Communication
    • Club camp funding
    • Athlete coach (AST – JrNST/NTDC) funding

    2. Club support

    • NCCP/CANSI program

    AB Talent Group

    1. Attend AB Provincials
    2. Attend 2 or more AB Cups races (2000 / 2001 only)

    Unlimited

    		 1. Provincial Camp program
    • communication
    • CCA Camp funding support
    • Athlete coach (AST – JrNST/NTDC) funding

    2. Team recognition item T-shirt or other??

    3. Coaching support -
    NCCP/CANSI program





    Level 2


     

    AB Junior Racing

    "Training to Compete"


    Level 1

    AB Development Team

    		 *** to be determned later– this is just a draft
    1. Top 3 Juveniles / Jr. Girl – Boy not selected to AST
    2. ΰ from ABCup
    3. Additional athletes with at least 85% standing in ABCup category

    Target size – 12 - 15

    (Max. 20)

    1. Camp Program
      -Sport Outreach Scholarships (20)
       
    2. ADT Clothing Item Team / Jacket (at cost)
    3. Coaching support - NCCP/CANSI program

    AB Ski Team – Juniors

    		 ΰ A-Team criteria as outlined by CCA - Dominic Bradford (Dec-00) A-Team Target size – 12;
    • 6 selected in Spring
    • 6 at mid-season races

    B-Team - ???

    1. Camp Program – see AST Program
    2. Team Trips –
    • Pre-selected for Junior Nationals trip

    ** CCA financial support as per budget – for AB Teams for "selected" athletes